Behind the scenes at the PBAC Outgoing RACGP representative Rashmi Sharma pulls back the curtain after 10 years on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee.
GPs recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List The achievements of GPs from around the nation were commemorated in the Queen’s Birthday 2019 Honours List.
Primary care gets small slice of the funding pie Nearly 90% of Australia’s healthcare spending in 2016 was used to fund hospital and ambulatory services, and medical goods.
GPs step out on CrazySocks4Docs day Healthcare professionals across Australia have taken to social media to show off their unusual footwear in support of doctors’ mental health.
Fear of ‘perfect storm’ with opioid prescribing and terminally ill patients A prominent academic wants to alleviate GPs’ concerns about potential professional repercussions – and prevent them from leaving palliative care.
GPs urged to stay vigilant with patient data The recent ANU data breach has prompted reminders of the importance of protecting patient information.
Looking at all sides of family violence Examining new data on those most vulnerable to family, domestic and sexual violence, and some of the help available to survivors and perpetrators.
‘Not a new tragedy’: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicides With almost 80 deaths this year, including children as young as 12, what is behind this crisis – and what can be done to reduce it?
Controversial Heart Foundation ads pulled The Heart Foundation will no longer run its controversial ‘Heartless Words’ campaign following a strong backlash.